Associate Technical Analyst, Cobol

Highmark Health

. Support technical aspects of the Mainframe Cobol application product life cycle within one or more application components .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,100 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mainframe Cobol application support, project specification gathering, and business analysis. Proficient in compliance with HIPAA and data security guidelines while ensuring quality delivery and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Mainframe ExperienceCobol ProgrammingBusiness AnalysisHIPAA ComplianceTest Case Development

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Hard Skills

CobolBusiness AnalysisData AnalysisTest Case DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisRequirements GatheringProcess ImprovementDefect ManagementCost Sheet AnalysisUser Interface Design

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Health InsuranceHealthcare IndustryData Security GuidelinesFederal LawsState Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support technical aspects of the Mainframe Cobol application product life cycle within one or more application components
Collaborate with customers to understand capability needs and gather project specifications
Create business cases and cost sheet analyses
Translate high-level business needs into detailed requirements for new capabilities and enhancements
Analyze data to identify business problems, trends, and process improvement opportunities
Create and execute test cases, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans
Verify delivery of customer needs and ensure quality delivery
Identify, document, and resolve risks, defects, and issues
Work with senior team members, customers, engineers, architects, and capability managers to capture needs and drive solutions
Maintain deliverables such as business vision, requirements, client personalization, and user interface design
Collaborate on technology development projects across the delivery lifecycle
Support requirements testing, including test plans, scenarios, documentation, and defect management
Ensure compliance with standards and obtain project approvals
Communicate with team members, customers, partners, and management through walkthroughs, sprint reviews, status reporting, vendor enablement, and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
Basic analytical skills
Basic problem-solving skills
Basic communication skills
Preferred: Cobol
Preferred: Mainframe experience
Preferred: Health Insurance or Healthcare Industry
Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field
Ability to comply with HIPAA, data security guidelines, company policies, federal and state laws, rules, and regulations